CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE
CITY COUNCIL
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: All Councilors
FROM: Chris Sylvan, Neighborhood Liaison Office of Neighborhood Coordination
SUBJECT: title
Appointment of Mr. Greg Jackson to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board
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Pursuant to the provisions of §9-4-1-5 of the Police Oversight Ordinance, City Council staff shall submit recommendations for appointments to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board. City Council staff recommends the appointment of Mr. Greg to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board.
APPOINTEE NAME TERM
Greg Jackson February 2, 2023
4228 Saddleback Rd
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114
If appointed, Mr. Jackson would be filling a vacancy that occurred when Board Member Gionne Ralph resigned. Mr. Jackson would complete a partial term and would be eligible for re-appointment for another three-year term.
Mr. Jackson is currently the owner and Coach of Jackson Wink MMA and Jackson’s MMA Acoma. Mr. Jackson has spent many years as a volunteer teaching police departments around the country how to reduce the need for violent or lethal force and de-escalate interactions. He has developed a unique style, thanks to his expertise in mixed martial arts, that helps officers keep suspects safer while keep themselves safer as well. Mr. Jackson believes his experience and trained eye in this area will make me a crucial asset to the board as we review matters concerning use of force. Mr. Jackson is an active member of our community who steps in and volunteers wherever he feels he can be of service to our community. As an instructor of Mindfulness techniques, he hopes that the unique quality of that skill will be an asset to the Board.
Current Board Membership:
Name Term
Chantal Galloway 02/02/2022
Jesse Crawford 02/02/2023
Vacant 02/02/2023
Vacant 02/02/2023
Eric Nixon 02/02/2024
Vacant 02/02/2024
Vacant 02/02/2024
Patricia French 02/02/2025
Michael Wartell 02/02/2025